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There’s been rumors of a high-resolution EOS R camera since the EOS R was first released last year, but a leaked data sheet detailing a new 63-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor is the best hint yet that a mirrorless 5DS equivalent might be right around the corner.
According to the leaked data sheet, the sensor — referred to as 35MM63MXSCD — features Canon’s Dual Pixel AF and 63 million effective 3.7nm pixels (9696 x 6464). Using the 16 channel digital signal outputs, the data sheet says the sensor should be capable of up to 5.2 fps at 12-bit.
Below is the data sheet and a collection of leaked illustrations showing the various specs and schematics of the 35MM63MXSCD sensor:
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Canon has been teasing in interviews that it’s excited to make cameras capable of showing off the quality and performance of its latest lenses, including its impending ‘holy trinity’ (16-35mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm). Combined with the ongoing rumors churning around the mill that the next EOS R would be a high-resolution model due out sometime this year, it seems pretty clear this will be at the heart of the camera whenever it is released.
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)